New Charity Tax Rules in 2026. How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Your Deductions
New Charity Tax Rules in 2026. How the One Big Beautiful Bill Changes Your Deductions  
Podcast: Small Business Tax Savings Podcast
Published On: Wed Mar 04 2026
Description: Charitable giving rules are changing in 2026, and many business owners have no idea their tax deductions could quietly shrink.The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced new limits, floors, and deduction caps that change how charitable donations work depending on your income level and whether you itemize deductions. In some cases, you could donate the exact same amount and receive a smaller tax benefit than before.Today we're breaking down the new charitable giving tax rules, who wins under the new system, who loses, and how smart business owners can still give generously while protecting their tax strategy.👉 Get the Free Tax Savings Starter Kit Built for Small Business Owners:https://www.taxsavingspodcast.com/starterkit🚀 Book your free demo call today. Click here or visit:https://taxelm.com/demo/Chapters(01:00) Charity First, Strategy SecondGiving should start with the causes you care about before considering tax benefits.(02:00) Current Deduction Rules and AGI LimitsHow itemized deductions work and the limits for cash, appreciated assets, and non-cash donations.(04:20) New Deduction for Non-ItemizersStarting in 2026, standard deduction filers can deduct up to $1,000 (single) or $2,000 (married) in cash donations.(07:00) The New 0.5% AGI Deduction FloorItemized charitable deductions only apply to donations above 0.5% of AGI.(09:40) Deduction Cap for High-Income EarnersTaxpayers in the top bracket now receive a maximum 35% tax benefit from itemized deductions.(11:00) How Business Owners Handle Charitable GivingMost charitable contributions flow through to the owner’s personal tax return.(13:30) Planning Strategy: Bunching DonationsCombining multiple years of giving into one year may increase deductions.(16:00) Planning Strategy: Qualified Charitable DistributionsTaxpayers age 70½ and older can donate from an IRA to bypass itemized deduction limits.(17:00) Key TakeawaysCharitable giving rules are more complex in 2026. Strategic planning helps preserve the tax benefits.Podcast Host:Mike Jesowshek, CPA – Founder and Host of Small Business Tax Savings PodcastJoin TaxElm: https://taxelm.com🚀 Visit:  https://www.TaxSavingsPodcast.com 🚀 Check Out TaxElm: https://taxelm.com/🚀 Join our Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/taxsavings/🚀 YouTube: www.TaxSavingsTV.com👋🏼 GET IN TOUCHYou can Tweet @MJesowshek with any feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the lessons you've learned from the episodes. We want to thank you personally for tuning in 🙏🙌LEAVE A REVIEWIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more business owners find the show ⭐🎙 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Small Business Tax Savings Podcast is your go-to resource for cutting-edge tax strategies to help entrepreneurs legally slash their tax bills. Hosted by Mike Jesowshek, CPA, this show breaks down complex tax topics into clear, no-fluff insights so you can keep more of your hard-earned money.